J Korean Clin Nurs Res.  2020 Apr;26(1):59-74. 10.22650/JKCNR.2020.26.1.59.

The Current Status of Intravenous Infusion Therapy Education for New Nurses and Their Needs for the Education

• Yun JH
• Seo M

• KMID: 2500613
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22650/JKCNR.2020.26.1.59

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate new nurses’ needs for intravenous infusion therapy training by analyzing the current training status.
Methods
This study examined the needs for intravenous infusion therapy training with 159 new nurses. The measurement tool consisted of 93 items developed based on intravenous therapy-related studies, and was evaluated on a 4-point Likert scale. For data analysis, SPSS/WIN 25.0 was used, and frequency, percentage, average, standard deviation, paired t-test, were performed.
Results
The demand for intravenous therapy education was analyzed using a questionnaire composed of 8 areas, 16 sub-areas, and 93 items. According to the findings, post-ward placement intravenous therapy education(83.7%) is conducted more often than in preliminary education (72.2%). The demand for intravenous infusion therapy education did not differ significantly in preliminary and post-ward placement education (t=-.89, p=.376). While therapy skills were preferred in preliminary education, there were high demands for education content related to blood transfusion, central venous catheter, and drug use in continuing education. As for preferred teaching methods, lecture (38.2%) and simulation (26.7%) were most answered for preliminary education, while a range of methods were preferred for continuing education including lecture (31.1%), clinical practice (20.6%), preceptor training (19.8%), simulation (16.8%), and self-study (11.6%).
Conclusion
For efficient training, it is required to provide different education contents and methods for each stage.

Keyword

Nurses; Intravenous Infusion; Education